FOUR PAWS provides a safe home for wildlife such as bears and big cats from non-species-appropriate keeping conditions around the world. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

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Your contribution will be

• Managing the Sanctuary in all operational, strategical and legal matters
• Being responsible for leading and motivating the team
• Being responsible for cost control and budget planning, including the efficient use of resources
• Being responsible for ensuring a functioning visitors service with a focus on awareness raising on animal welfare topics
• Ensuring the well-being of the animals in the sanctuary based on FOUR PAWS quality standards
• Representing the Sanctuary in external relations and with partners, collaborating with relevant authorities
• Serving as an interview partner for media requests
• Having a strong collaboration with the country office in order to support the 'One FOUR PAWS' spirit; close alignment with the country office in all regards, particularly in administrative and financial concerns, communication and awareness raising, as well as fundraising activities

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Holding a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, hospitality management or project management
• Several years of experience in a leadership position, preferably in a multicultural environment
• Excellent German skills written and spoken
• Very good English skills written and spoken
• Driver's license B
• High level of responsibility and personal drive
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Home-Office and flexible working possibilities
• Partial coverage of the Klimaticket up to a maximum of 461 EUR
• Additional private pension insurance, premium contribution is paid in full by FOUR PAWS
• The yearly gross salary for this position is 75,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! 

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position. 

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV and motivation letter by the 15th of February 2026.